Posture control to maintain an upright stance is one of the most important and basic
requirements in the daily life of humans. The sensory inputs involved in posture control …

For most individuals, balancing upright is a simple task that requires little effort. The inherent
difficulties associated with standing balance are not revealed until a pathology or injury …

Background Step** impairments are associated with physical and cognitive decline in
older adults and increased fall risk. Exercise interventions can reduce fall risk, but …

Tendon properties contribute to the complex interaction of the central nervous system,
muscle–tendon unit and bony structures to produce joint movement. Until recently limited …

The main purpose of this study is to compare two different feedback controllers for the
stabilization of quiet standing in humans, taking into account that the intrinsic ankle stiffness …

We tested the hypothesis that compromised postural balance in older subjects is associated
with changes in calf muscle-tendon physiological and mechanical properties. Trial duration …

Classical studies in animal preparations suggest a strong role for spinal control of posture. In
humans it is now established that the cerebral cortex contributes to postural control of …

Non‐technical summary Homeostasis, the physiological control of variables such as body
position, is founded on negative feedback mechanisms. The default understanding …

Humans can stand using sensory information solely from the ankle muscles. Muscle length
and tension in the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) are unlikely to signal postural …

The paradigm of continuous control using internal models has advanced understanding of
human motor control. However, this paradigm ignores some aspects of human control …